First Milestone

I have to admit that I enjoyed that little star sticker going in my book for losing 5lbs so far.  Very much on target since I am just beginning week 5.  I didn't raise my hand at the meeting so everyone could clap for me, maybe next time.  I'm feeling really good like the weight loss is happening because of small changes I'm making and I hope to make these changes part of my life rather than a passing diet.  I have not decided on an exact number for my goal weight yet but I want to lose an additional 35-40lbs by August.

The meeting today was all about Thanksgiving.  I loved how our leader was describing how to come up with a strategy for the day.  In terms of the actual food, her talk was about portion control and being aware of the points for each food (mashed potatoes are less points than stuffing).  However, she kept emphasizing taking control of the day.  I really loved that!  Decide before you go what you want to eat, when you are going to leave the table, etc. and eliminate the guilt.  I don't really have guilt on Thanksgiving, I'm not a big Thanksgiving food person and my family is not the type to pressure me to eat or try something.  However I was relating to her sentiments in terms of time not food.  With my small kids and a hard working husband, its hard to meet everyone's demands day and night, it often makes me feel like I have no control over any of my time.   I've decided that Wednesdays will be my day or at least my morning.  I will spend the rest of the week fitting in errands between naps and figuring out meals, except on Wednesday.  I am going to plan for Wednesday and do a slow cooker recipe so I don't have to cook.  With the big kids in school, I'm going to get a cup of coffee and sit in on my WW meeting, I should still have time to do something else like think about my new career.  Wednesday, love it!

In other news, I did not get to the gym this morning or yesterday morning.  Too tired after waking up so much with the baby.  We did walk to today's playdate, definitely got my 30 min of exercise in.  I pushed the two kids in the stroller and wore the baby!  It was cold but I broke a sweat on the big hill.  Unfortunately, Tuesday I wore my fabulous fat jeans to my daughter's dance class.  In front of the wall to wall mirrors,  I realized I look so fat in the fat jeans.  So sad.  While they do fit, they are hopelessly out of style.  I think I know what I'm doing next Wednesday, jeans shopping.